Euploea camaralzeman malayica
Malayan Crow
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Subfamily: | Danainae |
| Genus | Euploea |
| Species: | camaralzeman |
| Subspecies: | malayica |
| Common Name: | Malayan Crow |
| Wingspan: | 120-130 mm |
| Status: | Critically Endangered |
| Life History: | incomplete |
| Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
Description
Although it is an "unattractive" black butterfly with white spots, it is one of the larger Euploea species (only the King Crow is larger), attaining a wingspan of up to 130mm.
Habitat & Habits
The Malayan Crow is extremely rare in Singapore, having been sighted only a few times in the nature reserves, and usually at flowering trees, e.g. Eugenia spp.
The species has been successfully "baited" with the partially dried Heliotropium indicum.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
To be detailed.
Further Reading
To be detailed.